Upcoming events.
Breakthrough T1D Portland Hope Gala 2026
The 2026 Breakthrough T1D Portland Hope Gala brings together community leaders, families, and supporters for an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing research and improving the lives of those affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D). Guests will enjoy a night of elegance with cocktail receptions, premier auctions, and a moving Fund A Cure program, all while celebrating progress and fueling the mission to turn Type 1 into Type None. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we continue to raise critical funds that drive groundbreaking research and bring us closer to cures.
5:30 p.m. – Registration, Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. – Dinner, Program, Live Auction & Fund A Cure
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Pickles, Pride, and Pancreases
TBA - but it’ll be like the hockey night! Pre-payment required, we’ll sit together. Discounted tickets, yadda yadda.
Breakthrough T1D Walk
Join us at the Breakthrough T1D Walk, the largest global event for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community! Every step powers research, advocacy, and support to improve lives while driving toward cures.
This family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to raise T1D awareness and move us closer to a world without T1D.
For more information, please reach out to Deanna Kasper or call (858) 294-0743.
T1DPNW Adult Group (Virtual)
T1D is daily battle for adults, whether you’ve been living with it for days or decades. We welcome any adults who are interested in having more meaningful interactions on a diabetes-related topics they face. We have a monthly meet-up (every first Thursday of the month) with lightly facilitated topics for discussion like technology, research, and more.
To get the link for the meeting, please email or text Michelle Grinberg at mlgrinberg@yahoo.com or 503-572-8084.
2026 Portland Walk Committee Kick-Off Celebration
We’re kicking off the 2026 Portland Walk season! 💙
Join the Breakthrough T1D community to celebrate the passion behind the Portland Walk and learn how you can get involved 😊
RSVPs are now open for anyone interested in volunteering and/or interested in joining our wonderful Portland Walk Committee! Spots are limited so be sure to clam your spot 💙
📍 Lake View Taphouse
📅 March 22 | ⏰ 1 PM
Please RSVP to: rhodges@breakthrought1d.org
*Light food and round of drinks will be provided*
T1D & Neurodivergent Support Group
Do you have a child with the dual diagnosis of T1D & Neurodivergence? Join us for this free virtual event and meet other parents in the community. Ask questions, share resources, and receive advice and support. We will have monthly topics.
This event repeats the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT. This event is run by Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
Cartopia & Happy Hour
Catch up with the PDX T1D crew over drinks and a meal from your favorite Cartopia cart!
T1DPNW Adult Group
T1D is daily battle for adults, whether you’ve been living with it for days or decades. We have created a new Breakthrough T1D group called T1DPNW for community support for any adult living in the PNW with T1D. We welcome any adults who are interested in having more meaningful interactions on a diabetes-related topics they face. We have a monthly meet-up (online monthly, in-person quarterly) with lightly facilitated topics for discussion like technology, managing basal and bolus, research, and more. We love welcoming new members to our discussion!
This meeting has a 7:00pm PT option along with a bonus lunchtime (12:00pm PT) option!
If you would like to be closer in touch with this growing community, please join us by contacting Lars Johnson at larserikjohnson@hotmail.com for the meeting details.
Trivia Night
Show off your niche knowledge and defend our broken-pancreas-gang's honor at Bare Bones. Trivia starts at 7:00, so arrive early to chat before the gloves come off.
T1D & Neurodivergent Support Group
Do you have a child with the dual diagnosis of T1D & Neurodivergence? Join us for this free virtual event and meet other parents in the community. Ask questions, share resources, and receive advice and support. We will have monthly topics.
This event repeats the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00pm – 7:00pm PT. This event is run by Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
Greenhouse Tea Party
Warm up with some tea and kava at Nalu Kava, a non-alcoholic speakeasy of tea, cacao, kava, kombucha, and other tasty elixirs.
Winterhawks Game
PDXT1D is headed to a Portland Winterhawks game. Please let us know if you’d like to sit in our section!
All tickets in our section are now claimed, but there are still tickets available. Please reach out if you’re coming!
DiabetesSangha Meditation Retreat
On Saturday, January 17, DiabetesSangha hosting their first hybrid retreat: a one-day mindfulness retreat that you can attend in person or online via Zoom, led by Sam Tullman. There is the added flexibility to join for a full day or a half day, depending on what works best for you.
Knock Back Happy Hour
Join your favorite T1Ds at the Knock Back for snacks, cocktails and great conversation in the Alberta neighborhood. See you there!
Breakside with Your T1D Besties
Come join your fellow type 1 besties for some happy hour fun at Breakside NW Slabtown! Kickoff the fall in style!
Fall Kickoff Happy Hour
Calling all diabadasses! Meet us and new member/host Elizabeth at Rontoms to meet and mingle with with fellow type 1 friends.
September Happy Hour
It’s not every day our happy hour locations have their very own Wikipedia page. Come join us for a legen-wait for it-dary night at the infamous Holman’s Restaurant! We can’t guarantee much, but it will be memorable. 7pm till whenever!
Last Thursday Walkabout
Pop Up meet up for a casual stroll around the Last Thursday Art Street Fair on Alberta.
